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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 292.58 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 292.58 and 117.84 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 292.58 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/292.58 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 292.58 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 34,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,477.63/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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