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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 291.08 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 291.08 and 117.56 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 291.08 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/291.08 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 291.08 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 34,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,218.20/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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