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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.60, 291.61 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.60, 291.61 and 98.48 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.60 : 291.61 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.60/291.61 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.60x = 291.61 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.60x = 28,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,717.75/194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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