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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 290.87 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 290.87 and 65.67 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 290.87 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/290.87 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 290.87 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 19,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,101.43/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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