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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.23, 291.40 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.23, 291.40 and 72.50 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.23 : 291.40 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.23/291.40 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.23x = 291.40 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.23x = 21,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124.86/194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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