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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.44, 291.56 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.44, 291.56 and 72.70 is: 109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.44 : 291.56 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.44/291.56 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.44x = 291.56 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.44x = 21,196.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,196.41/194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.01

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