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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 292.08 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 292.08 and 73.02 is: 109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 292.08 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/292.08 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 292.08 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 21,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,327.68/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.51

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