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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 268.54 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 268.54 and 129.20 is: 178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 268.54 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/268.54 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 268.54 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 34,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695.37/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.10

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