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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 293.63 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 293.63 and 65.76 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 293.63 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/293.63 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 293.63 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 19,308.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,308.78/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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