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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 291.34 and 70.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 291.34 and 70.80 is: 106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 291.34 = 70.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/291.34 = 70.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 291.34 × 70.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 20,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,626.97/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.17

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