Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 268.99 and 125.01
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 194.93, 268.99 and 125.01 is: 172.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194.93 : 268.99 = 125.01 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194.93/268.99 = 125.01/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194.93x = 268.99 × 125.01 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194.93x = 33,626.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,626.44/194.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172.51
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