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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 268.39 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 268.39 and 116.93 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 268.39 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/268.39 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 268.39 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 31,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,382.26/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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