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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.10, 291.18 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.10, 291.18 and 97.86 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.10 : 291.18 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.10/291.18 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.10x = 291.18 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.10x = 28,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494.87/194.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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