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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.63, 268.51 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.63, 268.51 and 124.63 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 268.51 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/268.51 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 268.51 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 33,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,464.40/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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