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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.11, 291.13 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.11, 291.13 and 65.86 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.11 : 291.13 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.11/291.13 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.11x = 291.13 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.11x = 19,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173.82/194.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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