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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 291.94 and 72.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 291.94 and 72.95 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 291.94 = 72.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/291.94 = 72.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 291.94 × 72.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 21,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297.02/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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