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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.82, 292.02 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.82, 292.02 and 73.04 is: 109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.82 : 292.02 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.82/292.02 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.82x = 292.02 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.82x = 21,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,329.14/194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.48

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