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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 292.47 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 292.47 and 126.18 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 292.47 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/292.47 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 292.47 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 36,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,903.86/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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