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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 292.19 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 292.19 and 73.07 is: 109.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 292.19 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/292.19 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 292.19 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 21,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,348.50/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.56

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