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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.51, 291.78 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.51, 291.78 and 72.76 is: 109.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.51 : 291.78 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.51/291.78 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.51x = 291.78 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.51x = 21,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,228.45/194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.14

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