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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 268.14 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 268.14 and 116.70 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 268.14 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/268.14 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 268.14 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 31,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,291.94/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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