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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.51, 291.79 and 64.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.51, 291.79 and 64.48 is: 96.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.51 : 291.79 = 64.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.51/291.79 = 64.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.51x = 291.79 × 64.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.51x = 18,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,812.84/194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.72

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