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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 291.56 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 291.56 and 72.63 is: 108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 291.56 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/291.56 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 291.56 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 21,177.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177.01/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.95

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