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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 290.88 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 290.88 and 96.63 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 290.88 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/290.88 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 290.88 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 28,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,107.73/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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