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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 268.23 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 268.23 and 116.75 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 268.23 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/268.23 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 268.23 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 31,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,315.85/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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