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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 291.90 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 291.90 and 126.56 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 291.90 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/291.90 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 291.90 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 36,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942.86/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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