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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 291.08 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 291.08 and 97.92 is: 146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 291.08 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/291.08 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 291.08 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 28,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502.55/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.74

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