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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 268.81 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 268.81 and 116.16 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 268.81 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/268.81 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 268.81 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 31,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,224.97/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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