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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 291.06 and 72.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 291.06 and 72.31 is: 108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 291.06 = 72.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/291.06 = 72.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 291.06 × 72.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 21,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046.55/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.44

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