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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 292.43 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 292.43 and 73.21 is: 109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 292.43 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/292.43 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 292.43 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 21,408.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,408.43/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.80

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