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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.80, 291.99 and 73.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.80, 291.99 and 73.01 is: 109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.80 : 291.99 = 73.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.80/291.99 = 73.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.80x = 291.99 × 73.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.80x = 21,316.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,316.73/194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.43

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