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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.15, 291.22 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.15, 291.22 and 78.60 is: 117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.15 : 291.22 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.15/291.22 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.15x = 291.22 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.15x = 22,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,888.55/194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.89

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