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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 292.04 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 292.04 and 72.96 is: 109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 292.04 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/292.04 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 292.04 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 21,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,307.24/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.43

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