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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 292.39 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 292.39 and 126.43 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 292.39 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/292.39 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 292.39 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 36,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,966.87/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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