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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 293.29 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 293.29 and 65.48 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 293.29 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/293.29 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 293.29 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 19,204.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,204.63/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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