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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 291 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 291 and 80 is: 120

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 291 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/291 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 291 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 23,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120

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