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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.84, 291.68 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.84, 291.68 and 129.77 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.84 : 291.68 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.84/291.68 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.84x = 291.68 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.84x = 37,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,851.31/194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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