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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.63, 268.52 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.63, 268.52 and 129.25 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 268.52 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/268.52 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 268.52 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 34,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,704.39/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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