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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 291.41 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 291.41 and 72.51 is: 108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 291.41 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/291.41 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 291.41 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 21,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,130.14/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.78

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