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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.61, 291.95 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.61, 291.95 and 113.43 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.61 : 291.95 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.61/291.95 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.61x = 291.95 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.61x = 33,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,115.32/194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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