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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.85, 292.32 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.85, 292.32 and 98.64 is: 147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.85 : 292.32 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.85/292.32 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.85x = 292.32 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.85x = 28,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,834.44/194.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.98

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