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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.84, 268.88 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.84, 268.88 and 116.21 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.84 : 268.88 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.84/268.88 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.84x = 268.88 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.84x = 31,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,246.64/194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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