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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 291.64 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 291.64 and 66.12 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 291.64 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/291.64 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 291.64 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 19,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283.24/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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