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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 291.33 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 291.33 and 117.23 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 291.33 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/291.33 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 291.33 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 34,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,151.16/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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