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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 291.22 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 291.22 and 112.88 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 291.22 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/291.22 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 291.22 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 32,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,872.91/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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