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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.06, 290.94 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.06, 290.94 and 96.52 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.06 : 290.94 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.06/290.94 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.06x = 290.94 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.06x = 28,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,081.53/194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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