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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 292.11 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 292.11 and 97.18 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 292.11 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/292.11 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 292.11 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 28,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,387.25/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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