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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.70, 292.21 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.70, 292.21 and 97.30 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.70 : 292.21 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.70/292.21 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.70x = 292.21 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.70x = 28,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,432.16/194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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