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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.85, 293.59 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.85, 293.59 and 98.29 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.85 : 293.59 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.85/293.59 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.85x = 293.59 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.85x = 28,855.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,855.00/195.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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