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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 291.84 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 291.84 and 113.62 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 291.84 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/291.84 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 291.84 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 33,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,158.86/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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