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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.70, 291.86 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.70, 291.86 and 92.08 is: 138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.70 : 291.86 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.70/291.86 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.70x = 291.86 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.70x = 26,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,874.72/194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.03

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