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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.49, 291.68 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.49, 291.68 and 64.51 is: 96.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.49 : 291.68 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.49/291.68 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.49x = 291.68 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.49x = 18,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816.80/194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.75

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