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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.21, 291.13 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.21, 291.13 and 72.44 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.21 : 291.13 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.21/291.13 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.21x = 291.13 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.21x = 21,089.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089.46/194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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