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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 268.20 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 268.20 and 116.72 is: 161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 268.20 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/268.20 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 268.20 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 31,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,304.30/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.08

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