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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 291.52 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 291.52 and 113.36 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 291.52 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/291.52 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 291.52 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 33,046.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,046.71/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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