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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 290.79 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 290.79 and 65.61 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 290.79 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/290.79 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 290.79 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 19,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,078.73/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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