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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 268.64 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 268.64 and 117.08 is: 161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 268.64 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/268.64 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 268.64 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 31,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,452.37/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.49

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