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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.09, 291.10 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.09, 291.10 and 72.35 is: 108.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.09 : 291.10 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.09/291.10 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.09x = 291.10 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.09x = 21,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,060.72/194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.51

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