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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194, 291 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194, 291 and 65.75 is: 98.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194 : 291 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194/291 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194x = 291 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194x = 19,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,133.25/194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.63

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