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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.63, 268.50 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.63, 268.50 and 124.56 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 268.50 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/268.50 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 268.50 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 33,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,444.36/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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