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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.69, 291.83 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.69, 291.83 and 98.44 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.69 : 291.83 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.69/291.83 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.69x = 291.83 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.69x = 28,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,726.52/194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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