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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 291.38 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 291.38 and 78.64 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 291.38 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/291.38 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 291.38 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 22,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913.00/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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