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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 268.80 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 268.80 and 123.86 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 268.80 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/268.80 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 268.80 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 33,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292.95/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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