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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.71, 291.99 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.71, 291.99 and 57.76 is: 86.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.71 : 291.99 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.71/291.99 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.71x = 291.99 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.71x = 16,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,865.34/194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.62

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