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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 291.28 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 291.28 and 78.64 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 291.28 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/291.28 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 291.28 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 22,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906.26/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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