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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 268.84 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 268.84 and 117.12 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 268.84 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/268.84 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 268.84 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 31,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,486.54/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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