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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 291.20 and 78.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 291.20 and 78.63 is: 117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 291.20 = 78.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/291.20 = 78.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 291.20 × 78.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 22,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897.06/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.95

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