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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 292.98 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 292.98 and 58.33 is: 87.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 292.98 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/292.98 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 292.98 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 17,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,089.52/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.50

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