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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.83, 292.21 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.83, 292.21 and 86.51 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.83 : 292.21 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.83/292.21 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.83x = 292.21 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.83x = 25,279.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,279.09/194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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