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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.59 and 50.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.59 and 50.78 is: 76.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.59 = 50.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.59 = 50.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.59 × 50.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 14,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,856.00/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.16

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