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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.85, 292.26 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.85, 292.26 and 73.11 is: 109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.85 : 292.26 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.85/292.26 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.85x = 292.26 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.85x = 21,367.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,367.13/194.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.66

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