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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.85, 269.01 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.85, 269.01 and 129.47 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.85 : 269.01 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.85/269.01 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.85x = 269.01 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.85x = 34,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,828.72/194.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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