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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 268.37 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 268.37 and 116.82 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 268.37 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/268.37 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 268.37 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 31,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,350.40/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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