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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 291.81 and 79.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 291.81 and 79.02 is: 118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 291.81 = 79.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/291.81 = 79.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 291.81 × 79.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 23,058.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058.83/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.51

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