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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.95, 291.96 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.95, 291.96 and 112.43 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.95 : 291.96 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.95/291.96 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.95x = 291.96 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.95x = 32,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,825.79/194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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