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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 290.73 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 290.73 and 72.25 is: 108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 290.73 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/290.73 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 290.73 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 21,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,005.24/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.26

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