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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 291.83 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 291.83 and 72.92 is: 109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 291.83 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/291.83 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 291.83 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 21,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278.42/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.37

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