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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.37, 290.87 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.37, 290.87 and 117.28 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.37 : 290.87 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.37/290.87 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.37x = 290.87 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.37x = 34,113.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,113.23/194.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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