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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 290.83 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 290.83 and 72.24 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 290.83 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/290.83 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 290.83 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 21,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009.56/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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