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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 268.83 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 268.83 and 124.83 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 268.83 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/268.83 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 268.83 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 33,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,558.05/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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