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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 291.78 and 64.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 291.78 and 64.55 is: 96.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 291.78 = 64.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/291.78 = 64.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 291.78 × 64.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 18,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,832.94/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.81

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