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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.75, 292.12 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.75, 292.12 and 72.94 is: 109.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.75 : 292.12 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.75/292.12 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.75x = 292.12 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.75x = 21,307.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,307.23/194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.41

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