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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.85, 291.69 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.85, 291.69 and 126.17 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.85 : 291.69 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.85/291.69 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.85x = 291.69 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.85x = 36,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,802.53/194.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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