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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 290.88 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 290.88 and 78.44 is: 117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 290.88 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/290.88 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 290.88 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 22,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815.17/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.59

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