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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.66, 268.49 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.66, 268.49 and 124.67 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.66 : 268.49 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.66/268.49 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.66x = 268.49 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.66x = 33,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,471.62/194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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