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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.84, 290.82 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.84, 290.82 and 65.60 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.84 : 290.82 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.84/290.82 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.84x = 290.82 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.84x = 19,077.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,077.79/193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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