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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.14, 291.18 and 65.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.14, 291.18 and 65.92 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.14 : 291.18 = 65.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.14/291.18 = 65.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.14x = 291.18 × 65.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.14x = 19,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,194.59/194.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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