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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 291.59 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 291.59 and 112.11 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 291.59 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/291.59 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 291.59 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 32,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689.59/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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