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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.33, 291.56 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.33, 291.56 and 78.80 is: 118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.33 : 291.56 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.33/291.56 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.33x = 291.56 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.33x = 22,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973.08/194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.22

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