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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 267.77 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 267.77 and 116.42 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 267.77 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/267.77 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 267.77 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 31,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,173.78/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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