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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 292.07 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 292.07 and 113.85 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 292.07 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/292.07 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 292.07 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 33,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251.60/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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