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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 291.34 and 70.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 291.34 and 70.85 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 291.34 = 70.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/291.34 = 70.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 291.34 × 70.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 20,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639.81/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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