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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 291.51 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 291.51 and 98.10 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 291.51 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/291.51 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 291.51 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 28,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597.13/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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