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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.75, 291.60 and 129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.75, 291.60 and 129.85 is: 194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.75 : 291.60 = 129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.75/291.60 = 129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.75x = 291.60 × 129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.75x = 37,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,865.17/194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.43

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