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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.89, 291.74 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.89, 291.74 and 126.27 is: 189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.89 : 291.74 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.89/291.74 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.89x = 291.74 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.89x = 36,838.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,838.01/194.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.02

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