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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 291.66 and 97.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 291.66 and 97.06 is: 145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 291.66 = 97.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/291.66 = 97.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 291.66 × 97.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 28,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308.52/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.37

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