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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.17, 292.85 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.17, 292.85 and 86.93 is: 130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.17 : 292.85 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.17/292.85 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.17x = 292.85 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.17x = 25,456.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,456.98/195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.44

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