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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.70, 268.91 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.70, 268.91 and 129.50 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.70 : 268.91 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.70/268.91 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.70x = 268.91 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.70x = 34,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,823.85/194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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