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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 293.27 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 293.27 and 65.48 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 293.27 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/293.27 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 293.27 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 19,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,204.18/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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