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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 268.51 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 268.51 and 117.01 is: 161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 268.51 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/268.51 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 268.51 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 31,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,418.36/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.42

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