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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.84, 292.32 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.84, 292.32 and 73.12 is: 109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.84 : 292.32 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.84/292.32 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.84x = 292.32 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.84x = 21,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372.61/194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.69

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