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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 291.13 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 291.13 and 78.55 is: 117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 291.13 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/291.13 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 291.13 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 22,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868.26/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.80

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