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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 291.42 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 291.42 and 66 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 291.42 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/291.42 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 291.42 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 19,233.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,233.72/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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