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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 293.82 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 293.82 and 65.84 is: 98.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 293.82 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/293.82 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 293.82 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 19,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,345.64/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.79

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