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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 292.30 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 292.30 and 73.12 is: 109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 292.30 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/292.30 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 292.30 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 21,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372.98/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.68

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