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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.79, 292.09 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.79, 292.09 and 86.66 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.79 : 292.09 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.79/292.09 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.79x = 292.09 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.79x = 25,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,312.52/194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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