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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.69, 292.17 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.69, 292.17 and 98.57 is: 147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.69 : 292.17 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.69/292.17 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.69x = 292.17 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.69x = 28,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,800.30/194.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.93

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