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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 292.20 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 292.20 and 66.50 is: 99.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 292.20 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/292.20 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 292.20 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 19,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,431.30/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.76

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