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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 291.59 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 291.59 and 117.27 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 291.59 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/291.59 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 291.59 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 34,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194.17/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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