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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 291.65 and 78.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 291.65 and 78.77 is: 118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 291.65 = 78.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/291.65 = 78.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 291.65 × 78.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 22,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973.61/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.15

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