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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.41, 291.54 and 66.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.41, 291.54 and 66.13 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.41 : 291.54 = 66.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.41/291.54 = 66.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.41x = 291.54 × 66.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.41x = 19,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,279.54/194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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