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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.56, 291.84 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.56, 291.84 and 72.82 is: 109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.56 : 291.84 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.56/291.84 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.56x = 291.84 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.56x = 21,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,251.79/194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.23

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