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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 293.45 and 65.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 293.45 and 65.64 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 293.45 = 65.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/293.45 = 65.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 293.45 × 65.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 19,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261.73/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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