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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.33, 291.45 and 57.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.33, 291.45 and 57.34 is: 85.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.33 : 291.45 = 57.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.33/291.45 = 57.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.33x = 291.45 × 57.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.33x = 16,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,711.01/194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.99

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