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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 292.62 and 58.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 292.62 and 58.17 is: 87.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 292.62 = 58.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/292.62 = 58.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 292.62 × 58.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 17,021.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,021.71/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.24

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