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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.90 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.90 and 58.28 is: 87.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.90 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.90 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.90 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 17,070.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,070.21/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.43

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