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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 291.63 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 291.63 and 113.25 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 291.63 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/291.63 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 291.63 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 33,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027.10/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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