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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.71, 268.92 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.71, 268.92 and 129.10 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.71 : 268.92 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.71/268.92 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.71x = 268.92 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.71x = 34,716.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,716.23/194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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