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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 291.80 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 291.80 and 97.11 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 291.80 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/291.80 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 291.80 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 28,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,336.21/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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