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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.66, 291.98 and 57.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.66, 291.98 and 57.70 is: 86.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.66 : 291.98 = 57.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.66/291.98 = 57.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.66x = 291.98 × 57.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.66x = 16,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,848.66/194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.56

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