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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 291.38 and 57.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 291.38 and 57.29 is: 85.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 291.38 = 57.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/291.38 = 57.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 291.38 × 57.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 16,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,691.42/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.92

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