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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.63, 268.46 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.63, 268.46 and 117.01 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 268.46 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/268.46 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 268.46 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 31,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,411.16/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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