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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 292.36 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 292.36 and 86.68 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 292.36 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/292.36 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 292.36 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 25,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,341.76/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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