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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 290.87 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 290.87 and 116.90 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 290.87 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/290.87 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 290.87 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 34,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,002.70/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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