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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.51, 291.85 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.51, 291.85 and 98.39 is: 147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.51 : 291.85 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.51/291.85 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.51x = 291.85 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.51x = 28,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,713.42/194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.62

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