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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 268.92 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 268.92 and 129.36 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 268.92 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/268.92 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 268.92 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 34,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787.49/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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