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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.60, 268.62 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.60, 268.62 and 129.09 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.60 : 268.62 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.60/268.62 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.60x = 268.62 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.60x = 34,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,676.68/194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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