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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 292.86 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 292.86 and 87.03 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 292.86 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/292.86 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 292.86 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 25,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487.61/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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