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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 290.76 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 290.76 and 121.78 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 290.76 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/290.76 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 290.76 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 35,408.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,408.75/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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