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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.62, 291.86 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.62, 291.86 and 129.58 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.62 : 291.86 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.62/291.86 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.62x = 291.86 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.62x = 37,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,819.22/194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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