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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.35, 291.48 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.35, 291.48 and 117.34 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.35 : 291.48 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.35/291.48 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.35x = 291.48 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.35x = 34,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202.26/194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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