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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 291.34 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 291.34 and 113.16 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 291.34 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/291.34 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 291.34 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 32,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,968.03/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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