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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 291.99 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 291.99 and 113.58 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 291.99 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/291.99 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 291.99 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 33,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,164.22/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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