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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 290.85 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 290.85 and 65.64 is: 98.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 290.85 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/290.85 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 290.85 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 19,091.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,091.39/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.47

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