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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 290.63 and 115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 290.63 and 115.87 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 290.63 = 115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/290.63 = 115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 290.63 × 115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 33,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,674.92/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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