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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 268.80 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 268.80 and 129.32 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 268.80 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/268.80 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 268.80 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 34,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,761.22/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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