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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.82, 292.14 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.82, 292.14 and 113.55 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.82 : 292.14 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.82/292.14 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.82x = 292.14 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.82x = 33,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,172.50/194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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