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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 291.60 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 291.60 and 117.92 is: 176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 291.60 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/291.60 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 291.60 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 34,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,385.47/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.44

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