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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 291.21 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 291.21 and 112.98 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 291.21 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/291.21 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 291.21 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 32,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,900.91/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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