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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 292.05 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 292.05 and 66.42 is: 99.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 292.05 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/292.05 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 292.05 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 19,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,397.96/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.65

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