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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 291.14 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 291.14 and 57.17 is: 85.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 291.14 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/291.14 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 291.14 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 16,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642.73/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.72

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