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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.56, 268.38 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.56, 268.38 and 116.92 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.56 : 268.38 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.56/268.38 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.56x = 268.38 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.56x = 31,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,378.99/194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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