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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 267.92 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 267.92 and 116.50 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 267.92 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/267.92 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 267.92 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 31,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,212.68/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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