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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 291.36 and 64.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 291.36 and 64.26 is: 96.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 291.36 = 64.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/291.36 = 64.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 291.36 × 64.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 18,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722.79/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.34

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