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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.07, 290.28 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.07, 290.28 and 116.85 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.07 : 290.28 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.07/290.28 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.07x = 290.28 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.07x = 33,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,919.22/194.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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