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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.69, 291.86 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.69, 291.86 and 72.87 is: 109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.69 : 291.86 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.69/291.86 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.69x = 291.86 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.69x = 21,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266.38/194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.23

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