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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 292.51 and 73.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 292.51 and 73.23 is: 109.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 292.51 = 73.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/292.51 = 73.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 292.51 × 73.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 21,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,420.51/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.88

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