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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 292.02 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 292.02 and 113.63 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 292.02 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/292.02 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 292.02 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 33,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,180.77/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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