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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 269.04 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 269.04 and 121.26 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 269.04 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/269.04 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 269.04 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 32,623.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623.79/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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