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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.35, 291.59 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.35, 291.59 and 72.63 is: 108.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.35 : 291.59 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.35/291.59 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.35x = 291.59 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.35x = 21,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,178.18/194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.97

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