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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.42, 291.58 and 57.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.42, 291.58 and 57.44 is: 86.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.42 : 291.58 = 57.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.42/291.58 = 57.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.42x = 291.58 × 57.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.42x = 16,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,748.94/194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.15

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