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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 291.67 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 291.67 and 98.15 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 291.67 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/291.67 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 291.67 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 28,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,625.46/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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