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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.74 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.74 and 86.88 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.74 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.74 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.74 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 25,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,433.25/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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