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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 292.86 and 79.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 292.86 and 79.71 is: 119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 292.86 = 79.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/292.86 = 79.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 292.86 × 79.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 23,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,343.87/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.55

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