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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 291.71 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 291.71 and 66.31 is: 99.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 291.71 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/291.71 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 291.71 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 19,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343.29/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.47

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