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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.90, 268.83 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.90, 268.83 and 117.29 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.90 : 268.83 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.90/268.83 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.90x = 268.83 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.90x = 31,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,531.07/194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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