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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.95, 292.38 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.95, 292.38 and 73.18 is: 109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.95 : 292.38 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.95/292.38 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.95x = 292.38 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.95x = 21,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,396.37/194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.75

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