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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 292.32 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 292.32 and 86.66 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 292.32 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/292.32 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 292.32 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 25,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332.45/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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