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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 292.54 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 292.54 and 129.90 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 292.54 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/292.54 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 292.54 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 38,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,000.95/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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