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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.05, 290.87 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.05, 290.87 and 72.26 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.05 : 290.87 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.05/290.87 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.05x = 290.87 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.05x = 21,016.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,016.45/194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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