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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 291.97 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 291.97 and 86.43 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 291.97 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/291.97 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 291.97 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 25,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,234.97/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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