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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.15, 291.11 and 72.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.15, 291.11 and 72.34 is: 108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.15 : 291.11 = 72.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.15/291.11 = 72.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.15x = 291.11 × 72.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.15x = 21,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057.81/194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.46

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