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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 268.52 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 268.52 and 129.26 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 268.52 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/268.52 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 268.52 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 34,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,708.92/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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