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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 291.18 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 291.18 and 64.14 is: 96.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 291.18 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/291.18 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 291.18 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 18,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,676.29/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.21

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