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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.51, 290.44 and 78.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.51, 290.44 and 78.19 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.51 : 290.44 = 78.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.51/290.44 = 78.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.51x = 290.44 × 78.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.51x = 22,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,709.50/193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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