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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 292.53 and 56.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 292.53 and 56.21 is: 84.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 292.53 = 56.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/292.53 = 56.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 292.53 × 56.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 16,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443.11/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.32

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