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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 291.37 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 291.37 and 72.51 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 291.37 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/291.37 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 291.37 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 21,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,127.24/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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