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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 292.38 and 79.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 292.38 and 79.36 is: 119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 292.38 = 79.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/292.38 = 79.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 292.38 × 79.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 23,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,202.66/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.05

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