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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 290.79 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 290.79 and 116.96 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 290.79 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/290.79 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 290.79 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 34,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,009.34/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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