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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 290.58 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 290.58 and 65.50 is: 98.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 290.58 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/290.58 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 290.58 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 19,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032.99/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.19

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