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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 291.01 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 291.01 and 96.62 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 291.01 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/291.01 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 291.01 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 28,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,117.39/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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