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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.70, 291.51 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.70, 291.51 and 126.30 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.70 : 291.51 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.70/291.51 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.70x = 291.51 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.70x = 36,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,817.71/194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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