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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 290.59 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 290.59 and 78.18 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 290.59 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/290.59 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 290.59 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 22,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,718.13/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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