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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 291.69 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 291.69 and 113.31 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 291.69 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/291.69 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 291.69 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 33,051.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,051.39/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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