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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.17, 291.26 and 72.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.17, 291.26 and 72.42 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.17 : 291.26 = 72.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.17/291.26 = 72.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.17x = 291.26 × 72.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.17x = 21,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,093.23/194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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