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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 293.86 and 65.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 293.86 and 65.92 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 293.86 = 65.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/293.86 = 65.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 293.86 × 65.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 19,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371.25/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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