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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 268.67 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 268.67 and 129.21 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 268.67 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/268.67 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 268.67 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 34,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,714.85/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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