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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 291.60 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 291.60 and 116.21 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 291.60 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/291.60 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 291.60 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 33,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,885.38/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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