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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.03, 290.84 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.03, 290.84 and 97.61 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.03 : 290.84 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.03/290.84 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.03x = 290.84 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.03x = 28,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,388.40/194.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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