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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.85, 290.74 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.85, 290.74 and 78.27 is: 117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.85 : 290.74 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.85/290.74 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.85x = 290.74 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.85x = 22,755.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,755.41/193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.39

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