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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.63, 290.44 and 65.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.63, 290.44 and 65.38 is: 98.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.63 : 290.44 = 65.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.63/290.44 = 65.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.63x = 290.44 × 65.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.63x = 18,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987.52/193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.06

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