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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.89, 292.07 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.89, 292.07 and 98.59 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.89 : 292.07 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.89/292.07 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.89x = 292.07 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.89x = 28,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,794.69/194.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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