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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 292.36 and 57.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 292.36 and 57.91 is: 86.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 292.36 = 57.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/292.36 = 57.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 292.36 × 57.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 16,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,929.69/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.88

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