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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 292.39 and 73.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 292.39 and 73.17 is: 109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 292.39 = 73.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/292.39 = 73.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 292.39 × 73.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 21,393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,393.99/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.76

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