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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 292.41 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 292.41 and 113.87 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 292.41 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/292.41 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 292.41 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 33,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,296.73/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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