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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 291.81 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 291.81 and 117.52 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 291.81 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/291.81 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 291.81 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 34,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,293.51/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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