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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 268.16 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 268.16 and 116.76 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 268.16 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/268.16 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 268.16 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 31,310.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,310.36/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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