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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 292.63 and 129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 292.63 and 129.95 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 292.63 = 129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/292.63 = 129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 292.63 × 129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 38,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027.27/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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