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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.60, 291.90 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.60, 291.90 and 97.15 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.60 : 291.90 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.60/291.90 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.60x = 291.90 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.60x = 28,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,358.27/194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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