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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 290.35 and 78.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 290.35 and 78.05 is: 117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 290.35 = 78.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/290.35 = 78.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 290.35 × 78.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 22,661.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661.82/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.05

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