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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 292.26 and 64.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 292.26 and 64.88 is: 97.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 292.26 = 64.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/292.26 = 64.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 292.26 × 64.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 18,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961.83/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.31

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