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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 292.92 and 58.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 292.92 and 58.32 is: 87.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 292.92 = 58.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/292.92 = 58.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 292.92 × 58.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 17,082.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,082.88/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.48

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