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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.43, 291.65 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.43, 291.65 and 112.29 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.43 : 291.65 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.43/291.65 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.43x = 291.65 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.43x = 32,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,749.68/194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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