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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.63, 291.80 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.63, 291.80 and 117.61 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 291.80 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/291.80 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 291.80 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 34,318.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,318.16/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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