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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.69, 291.44 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.69, 291.44 and 113.29 is: 169.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.69 : 291.44 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.69/291.44 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.69x = 291.44 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.69x = 33,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,016.47/194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.58

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