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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 290.84 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 290.84 and 112.73 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 290.84 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/290.84 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 290.84 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 32,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,786.56/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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