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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.98, 269.21 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.98, 269.21 and 121.40 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.98 : 269.21 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.98/269.21 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.98x = 269.21 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.98x = 32,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682.09/194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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