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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 294.03 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 294.03 and 65.97 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 294.03 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/294.03 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 294.03 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 19,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,397.16/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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