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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 292.80 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 292.80 and 117.96 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 292.80 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/292.80 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 292.80 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 34,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,538.69/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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