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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 291.97 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 291.97 and 116.47 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 291.97 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/291.97 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 291.97 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 34,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,005.75/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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