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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.63, 291.72 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.63, 291.72 and 113.08 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 291.72 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/291.72 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 291.72 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 32,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,986.97/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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