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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 292.41 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 292.41 and 113.86 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 292.41 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/292.41 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 292.41 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 33,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,293.80/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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