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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 291.15 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 291.15 and 78.66 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 291.15 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/291.15 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 291.15 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 22,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901.86/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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