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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 293.33 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 293.33 and 65.53 is: 98.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 293.33 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/293.33 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 293.33 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 19,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,221.91/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.31

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