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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 291.10 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 291.10 and 117.30 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 291.10 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/291.10 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 291.10 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 34,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,146.03/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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