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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 291.96 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 291.96 and 79.14 is: 118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 291.96 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/291.96 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 291.96 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 23,105.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105.71/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.71

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