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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.66, 292.08 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.66, 292.08 and 126.35 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.66 : 292.08 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.66/292.08 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.66x = 292.08 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.66x = 36,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,902.85/194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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