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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 269.03 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 269.03 and 117.32 is: 161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 269.03 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/269.03 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 269.03 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 31,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,562.60/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.89

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