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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 290.96 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 290.96 and 96.52 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 290.96 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/290.96 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 290.96 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 28,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,081.52/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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