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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.70, 291.84 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.70, 291.84 and 117.65 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.70 : 291.84 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.70/291.84 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.70x = 291.84 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.70x = 34,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333.52/194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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