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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.40 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 292.40 and 92.20 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 292.40 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/292.40 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 292.40 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 26,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959.28/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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