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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 291.87 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 291.87 and 84.86 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 291.87 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/291.87 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 291.87 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 24,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,767.72/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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