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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 292.39 and 85.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.93, 292.39 and 85.24 is: 127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.93 : 292.39 = 85.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.93/292.39 = 85.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.93x = 292.39 × 85.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.93x = 24,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,921.86/194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.85

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