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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 268.85 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 268.85 and 117.19 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 268.85 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/268.85 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 268.85 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 31,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,505.27/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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