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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 291.60 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 291.60 and 98.26 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 291.60 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/291.60 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 291.60 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 28,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,652.62/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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