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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.05, 290.67 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.05, 290.67 and 121.78 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.05 : 290.67 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.05/290.67 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.05x = 290.67 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.05x = 35,397.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,397.79/194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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