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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 292.03 and 73.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 292.03 and 73.01 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 292.03 = 73.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/292.03 = 73.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 292.03 × 73.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 21,321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,321.11/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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