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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 292.61 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 292.61 and 126.43 is: 189.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 292.61 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/292.61 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 292.61 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 36,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,994.27/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.90

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