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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.62, 292.14 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.62, 292.14 and 117.77 is: 176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.62 : 292.14 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.62/292.14 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.62x = 292.14 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.62x = 34,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405.33/194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.78

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