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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 292.47 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 292.47 and 86.80 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 292.47 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/292.47 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 292.47 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 25,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,386.40/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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