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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 291.32 and 64.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 291.32 and 64.23 is: 96.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 291.32 = 64.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/291.32 = 64.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 291.32 × 64.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 18,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711.48/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.31

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