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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 291.89 and 57.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 291.89 and 57.64 is: 86.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 291.89 = 57.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/291.89 = 57.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 291.89 × 57.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 16,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,825.41/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.46

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