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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.57, 291.33 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.57, 291.33 and 117.43 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.57 : 291.33 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.57/291.33 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.57x = 291.33 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.57x = 34,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,209.72/194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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