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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 291.20 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 291.20 and 97.88 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 291.20 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/291.20 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 291.20 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 28,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502.66/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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