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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.18, 292.62 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.18, 292.62 and 92.40 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.18 : 292.62 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.18/292.62 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.18x = 292.62 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.18x = 27,038.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,038.09/195.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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