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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.05, 291.19 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.05, 291.19 and 78.47 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.05 : 291.19 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.05/291.19 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.05x = 291.19 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.05x = 22,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849.68/194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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