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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 292.25 and 73.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 292.25 and 73.03 is: 109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 292.25 = 73.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/292.25 = 73.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 292.25 × 73.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 21,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,343.02/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.60

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