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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 292.14 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 292.14 and 126.42 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 292.14 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/292.14 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 292.14 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 36,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,932.34/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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