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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.85, 291.91 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.85, 291.91 and 129.65 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.85 : 291.91 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.85/291.91 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.85x = 291.91 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.85x = 37,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,846.13/194.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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