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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.83, 268.99 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.83, 268.99 and 124.91 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.83 : 268.99 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.83/268.99 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.83x = 268.99 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.83x = 33,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600.64/194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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