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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 291.02 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 291.02 and 97.80 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 291.02 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/291.02 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 291.02 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 28,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461.76/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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