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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 291.63 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 291.63 and 129.48 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 291.63 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/291.63 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 291.63 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 37,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,760.25/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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