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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.97, 293.88 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.97, 293.88 and 98.47 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.97 : 293.88 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.97/293.88 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.97x = 293.88 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.97x = 28,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,938.36/195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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