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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 293.74 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 293.74 and 65.82 is: 98.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 293.74 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/293.74 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 293.74 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 19,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,333.34/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.73

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