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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.95, 292.36 and 58.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.95, 292.36 and 58.00 is: 86.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.95 : 292.36 = 58.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.95/292.36 = 58.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.95x = 292.36 × 58.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.95x = 16,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956.04/194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.98

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