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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 291.93 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 291.93 and 72.89 is: 109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 291.93 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/291.93 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 291.93 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 21,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,277.32/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.35

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