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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.19, 292.82 and 65.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.19, 292.82 and 65.21 is: 97.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.19 : 292.82 = 65.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.19/292.82 = 65.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.19x = 292.82 × 65.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.19x = 19,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094.47/195.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.83

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