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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.08, 292.63 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.08, 292.63 and 86.80 is: 130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.08 : 292.63 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.08/292.63 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.08x = 292.63 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.08x = 25,400.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,400.28/195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.20

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