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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 291.24 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 291.24 and 117.15 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 291.24 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/291.24 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 291.24 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 34,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,118.77/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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