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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.08, 292.62 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.08, 292.62 and 172.04 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.08 : 292.62 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.08/292.62 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.08x = 292.62 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.08x = 50,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,342.34/195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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