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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.85, 291.97 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.85, 291.97 and 126.23 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.85 : 291.97 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.85/291.97 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.85x = 291.97 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.85x = 36,853.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,853.60/194.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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