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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.63 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.63 and 58.11 is: 87.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.63 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.63 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.63 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 17,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,004.73/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.18

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