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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.18, 291.29 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.18, 291.29 and 72.45 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.18 : 291.29 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.18/291.29 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.18x = 291.29 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.18x = 21,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,103.60/194.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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