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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 268.04 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 268.04 and 116.59 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 268.04 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/268.04 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 268.04 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 31,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,250.78/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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