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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.29, 293.01 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.29, 293.01 and 87 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.29 : 293.01 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.29/293.01 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.29x = 293.01 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.29x = 25,491.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,491.87/195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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