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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.18, 292.72 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.18, 292.72 and 58.22 is: 87.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.18 : 292.72 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.18/292.72 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.18x = 292.72 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.18x = 17,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,042.16/195.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.32

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