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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 291.93 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 291.93 and 98.50 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 291.93 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/291.93 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 291.93 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 28,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755.11/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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