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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.26, 292.88 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.26, 292.88 and 65.27 is: 97.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.26 : 292.88 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.26/292.88 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.26x = 292.88 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.26x = 19,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114.49/195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.89

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