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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.50, 268.41 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.50, 268.41 and 116.88 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.50 : 268.41 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.50/268.41 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.50x = 268.41 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.50x = 31,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,371.76/194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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