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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 292.12 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 292.12 and 66.48 is: 99.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 292.12 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/292.12 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 292.12 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 19,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,420.14/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.73

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