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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 292.17 and 79.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 292.17 and 79.28 is: 118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 292.17 = 79.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/292.17 = 79.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 292.17 × 79.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 23,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161.78/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.92

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