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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.44, 291.52 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.44, 291.52 and 117.45 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.44 : 291.52 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.44/291.52 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.44x = 291.52 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.44x = 34,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,239.02/194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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