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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 291.12 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 291.12 and 72.37 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 291.12 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/291.12 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 291.12 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 21,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,068.35/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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