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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 292.26 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 292.26 and 121.73 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 292.26 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/292.26 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 292.26 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 35,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576.81/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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