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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 268.35 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 268.35 and 116.86 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 268.35 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/268.35 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 268.35 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 31,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,359.38/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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