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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.65, 291.73 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.65, 291.73 and 129.55 is: 194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.65 : 291.73 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.65/291.73 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.65x = 291.73 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.65x = 37,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,793.62/194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.16

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