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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 291.66 and 96.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 291.66 and 96.97 is: 145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 291.66 = 96.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/291.66 = 96.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 291.66 × 96.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 28,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,282.27/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.35

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