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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.21, 291.33 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.21, 291.33 and 57.27 is: 85.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.21 : 291.33 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.21/291.33 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.21x = 291.33 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.21x = 16,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,685.56/194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.91

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