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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.95, 292.43 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.95, 292.43 and 112.83 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.95 : 292.43 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.95/292.43 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.95x = 292.43 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.95x = 32,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,994.88/194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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