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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.80, 268.80 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.80, 268.80 and 117.12 is: 161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.80 : 268.80 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.80/268.80 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.80x = 268.80 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.80x = 31,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,481.86/194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.61

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