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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 291.74 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 291.74 and 72.73 is: 109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 291.74 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/291.74 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 291.74 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 21,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218.25/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.11

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