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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 292.84 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 292.84 and 71.85 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 292.84 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/292.84 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 292.84 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 21,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040.55/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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