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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 292.17 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 292.17 and 98.70 is: 147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 292.17 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/292.17 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 292.17 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 28,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837.18/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.93

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