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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 292.72 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 292.72 and 92.38 is: 138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 292.72 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/292.72 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 292.72 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 27,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,041.47/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.60

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