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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 292.14 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 292.14 and 66.56 is: 99.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 292.14 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/292.14 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 292.14 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 19,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444.84/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.86

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