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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.62, 291.87 and 57.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.62, 291.87 and 57.66 is: 86.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.62 : 291.87 = 57.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.62/291.87 = 57.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.62x = 291.87 × 57.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.62x = 16,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829.22/194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.47

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