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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 290.78 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 290.78 and 116.76 is: 174.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 290.78 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/290.78 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 290.78 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 33,951.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,951.47/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.97

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