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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 268.13 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 268.13 and 116.69 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 268.13 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/268.13 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 268.13 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 31,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,287.51/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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