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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.70, 291.64 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.70, 291.64 and 129.48 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.70 : 291.64 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.70/291.64 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.70x = 291.64 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.70x = 37,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,761.55/194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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