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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 293.66 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 293.66 and 65.82 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 293.66 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/293.66 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 293.66 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 19,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328.70/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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