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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.71 and 78.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.71 and 78.10 is: 117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.71 = 78.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.71 = 78.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.71 × 78.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 22,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,860.65/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.09

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