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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 293.61 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 293.61 and 98.18 is: 147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 293.61 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/293.61 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 293.61 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 28,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,826.63/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.38

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