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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 290.64 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 290.64 and 78.18 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 290.64 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/290.64 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 290.64 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 22,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,722.24/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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