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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.89, 292.27 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.89, 292.27 and 71.47 is: 107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.89 : 292.27 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.89/292.27 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.89x = 292.27 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.89x = 20,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,888.54/194.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.18

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