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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 291.60 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 291.60 and 112.15 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 291.60 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/291.60 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 291.60 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 32,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702.94/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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