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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.55, 290.28 and 65.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.55, 290.28 and 65.30 is: 97.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.55 : 290.28 = 65.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.55/290.28 = 65.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.55x = 290.28 × 65.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.55x = 18,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955.28/193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.93

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