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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.30, 291.07 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.30, 291.07 and 112.97 is: 169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.30 : 291.07 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.30/291.07 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.30x = 291.07 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.30x = 32,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,882.62/194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.23

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