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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 292.64 and 86.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 292.64 and 86.78 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 292.64 = 86.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/292.64 = 86.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 292.64 × 86.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 25,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,395.30/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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