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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 292.50 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 292.50 and 126.49 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 292.50 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/292.50 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 292.50 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 36,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,998.33/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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