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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 292.14 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 292.14 and 66.50 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 292.14 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/292.14 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 292.14 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 19,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427.31/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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