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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.65, 290.47 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.65, 290.47 and 65.40 is: 98.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.65 : 290.47 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.65/290.47 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.65x = 290.47 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.65x = 18,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,995.12/193.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.09

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