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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 292.74 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 292.74 and 98.88 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 292.74 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/292.74 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 292.74 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 28,946.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,946.13/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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