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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 290.53 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 290.53 and 65.45 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 290.53 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/290.53 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 290.53 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 19,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,015.19/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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