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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 293.50 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 293.50 and 65.60 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 293.50 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/293.50 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 293.50 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 19,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,253.60/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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