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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.15, 291.02 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.15, 291.02 and 116.97 is: 175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.15 : 291.02 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.15/291.02 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.15x = 291.02 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.15x = 34,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,040.02/194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.33

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