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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 291.70 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 291.70 and 72.72 is: 109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 291.70 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/291.70 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 291.70 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 21,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,212.51/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.07

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