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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 291 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 291 and 117.29 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 291 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/291 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 291 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 34,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,131.39/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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