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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 290.93 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 290.93 and 78.47 is: 117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 290.93 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/290.93 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 290.93 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 22,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,828.52/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.61

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