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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 292.13 and 113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 292.13 and 113.71 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 292.13 = 113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/292.13 = 113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 292.13 × 113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 33,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,218.10/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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