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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.23, 291.25 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.23, 291.25 and 116.23 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.23 : 291.25 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.23/291.25 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.23x = 291.25 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.23x = 33,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851.99/194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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