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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 292.64 and 58.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 292.64 and 58.15 is: 87.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 292.64 = 58.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/292.64 = 58.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 292.64 × 58.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 17,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,017.02/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.20

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