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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 292.21 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 292.21 and 97.50 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 292.21 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/292.21 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 292.21 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 28,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,490.35/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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