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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 268.72 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 268.72 and 129.33 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 268.72 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/268.72 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 268.72 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 34,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,753.23/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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