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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.05, 290.94 and 78.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.05, 290.94 and 78.37 is: 117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.05 : 290.94 = 78.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.05/290.94 = 78.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.05x = 290.94 × 78.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.05x = 22,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800.39/194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.50

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