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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.90, 268.97 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.90, 268.97 and 117.30 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.90 : 268.97 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.90/268.97 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.90x = 268.97 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.90x = 31,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,550.18/194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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