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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 268.95 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 268.95 and 121.22 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 268.95 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/268.95 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 268.95 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 32,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,602.12/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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