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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 291.66 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 291.66 and 72.74 is: 109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 291.66 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/291.66 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 291.66 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 21,215.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215.35/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.05

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