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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 268.76 and 129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 268.76 and 129.39 is: 178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 268.76 = 129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/268.76 = 129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 268.76 × 129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 34,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,774.86/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.55

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