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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 292.84 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 292.84 and 97.86 is: 146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 292.84 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/292.84 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 292.84 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 28,657.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,657.08/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.61

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