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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.43, 291.62 and 64.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.43, 291.62 and 64.43 is: 96.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.43 : 291.62 = 64.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.43/291.62 = 64.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.43x = 291.62 × 64.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.43x = 18,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,787.30/194.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.63

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