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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.79, 291.84 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.79, 291.84 and 117.52 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.79 : 291.84 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.79/291.84 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.79x = 291.84 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.79x = 34,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,297.04/194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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