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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 291.66 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 291.66 and 78.92 is: 118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 291.66 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/291.66 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 291.66 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 23,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,018.14/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.38

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