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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 291.97 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 291.97 and 97.30 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 291.97 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/291.97 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 291.97 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 28,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,409.17/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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