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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 291.23 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 291.23 and 78.66 is: 117.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 291.23 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/291.23 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 291.23 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 22,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908.15/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.99

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