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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 292.66 and 50.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 292.66 and 50.84 is: 76.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 292.66 = 50.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/292.66 = 50.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 292.66 × 50.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 14,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,878.83/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.25

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