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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 292.36 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.93, 292.36 and 73.16 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.93 : 292.36 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.93/292.36 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.93x = 292.36 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.93x = 21,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,389.06/194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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