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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 291.06 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 291.06 and 72.28 is: 108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 291.06 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/291.06 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 291.06 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 21,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,037.82/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.44

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