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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.70, 292.12 and 79.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.70, 292.12 and 79.22 is: 118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.70 : 292.12 = 79.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.70/292.12 = 79.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.70x = 292.12 × 79.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.70x = 23,141.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141.75/194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.86

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