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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 291.45 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 291.45 and 117.55 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 291.45 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/291.45 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 291.45 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 34,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,260.09/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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