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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.73, 292.20 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.73, 292.20 and 79.16 is: 118.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.73 : 292.20 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.73/292.20 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.73x = 292.20 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.73x = 23,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,128.79/194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.78

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