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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.65, 291.99 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.65, 291.99 and 86.44 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.65 : 291.99 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.65/291.99 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.65x = 291.99 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.65x = 25,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,238.56/194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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