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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.44 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 292.44 and 58.08 is: 87.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 292.44 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/292.44 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 292.44 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 16,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,984.92/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.10

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