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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.88 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.88 and 86.92 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.88 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.88 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.88 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 25,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,457.13/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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