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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.43, 291.62 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.43, 291.62 and 72.66 is: 108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.43 : 291.62 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.43/291.62 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.43x = 291.62 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.43x = 21,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,188.75/194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.98

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