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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.36, 291.52 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.36, 291.52 and 72.56 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.36 : 291.52 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.36/291.52 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.36x = 291.52 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.36x = 21,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152.33/194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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