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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 291.76 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 291.76 and 98.56 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 291.76 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/291.76 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 291.76 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 28,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755.87/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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