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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.35, 291.52 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.35, 291.52 and 78.81 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.35 : 291.52 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.35/291.52 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.35x = 291.52 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.35x = 22,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,974.69/194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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