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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 292.25 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 292.25 and 79.26 is: 118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 292.25 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/292.25 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 292.25 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 23,163.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163.34/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.84

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