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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 291.39 and 78.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 291.39 and 78.70 is: 118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 291.39 = 78.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/291.39 = 78.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 291.39 × 78.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 22,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932.39/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.09

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