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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 291 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 291 and 78.54 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 291 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/291 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 291 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 22,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855.14/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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