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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.01, 290.63 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.01, 290.63 and 116.74 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.01 : 290.63 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.01/290.63 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.01x = 290.63 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.01x = 33,928.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,928.36/194.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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