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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.57, 291.88 and 64.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.57, 291.88 and 64.53 is: 96.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.57 : 291.88 = 64.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.57/291.88 = 64.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.57x = 291.88 × 64.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.57x = 18,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,835.02/194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.80

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