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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 292.18 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 292.18 and 86.47 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 292.18 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/292.18 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 292.18 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 25,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264.80/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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