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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.90, 291.87 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.90, 291.87 and 113.48 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.90 : 291.87 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.90/291.87 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.90x = 291.87 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.90x = 33,121.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,121.41/194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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