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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 291.08 and 78.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 291.08 and 78.40 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 291.08 = 78.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/291.08 = 78.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 291.08 × 78.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 22,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,821.23/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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