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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 268.73 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 268.73 and 116.05 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 268.73 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/268.73 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 268.73 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 31,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,186.12/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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