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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.61, 291.70 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.61, 291.70 and 79.04 is: 118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.61 : 291.70 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.61/291.70 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.61x = 291.70 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.61x = 23,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055.97/194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.47

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