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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.65, 292.34 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.65, 292.34 and 117.75 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.65 : 292.34 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.65/292.34 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.65x = 292.34 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.65x = 34,422.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,422.45/194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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