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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.31, 291.56 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.31, 291.56 and 117.53 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.31 : 291.56 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.31/291.56 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.31x = 291.56 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.31x = 34,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,265.00/194.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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