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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.98, 269.04 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.98, 269.04 and 117.36 is: 161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.98 : 269.04 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.98/269.04 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.98x = 269.04 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.98x = 31,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574.53/194.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.94

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