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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.53, 293.27 and 65.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.53, 293.27 and 65.49 is: 98.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.53 : 293.27 = 65.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.53/293.27 = 65.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.53x = 293.27 × 65.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.53x = 19,204.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,204.79/195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.22

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