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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 292.21 and 64.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 292.21 and 64.80 is: 97.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 292.21 = 64.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/292.21 = 64.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 292.21 × 64.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 18,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,935.05/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.21

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