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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 268.75 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 268.75 and 116.10 is: 160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 268.75 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/268.75 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 268.75 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 31,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,202.02/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.17

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