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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.82, 268.71 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.82, 268.71 and 129.21 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.82 : 268.71 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.82/268.71 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.82x = 268.71 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.82x = 34,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,720.02/194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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