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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 293.64 and 65.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 293.64 and 65.74 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 293.64 = 65.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/293.64 = 65.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 293.64 × 65.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 19,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,303.89/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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