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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 292.16 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 292.16 and 97.23 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 292.16 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/292.16 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 292.16 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 28,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,405.86/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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