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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 292.32 and 57.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 292.32 and 57.96 is: 86.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 292.32 = 57.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/292.32 = 57.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 292.32 × 57.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 16,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942.87/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.94

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