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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.83, 291.96 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.83, 291.96 and 113.56 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.83 : 291.96 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.83/291.96 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.83x = 291.96 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.83x = 33,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,154.25/194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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