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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.39, 291.62 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.39, 291.62 and 96.95 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.39 : 291.62 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.39/291.62 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.39x = 291.62 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.39x = 28,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,272.56/194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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