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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 292.80 and 86.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 292.80 and 86.98 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 292.80 = 86.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/292.80 = 86.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 292.80 × 86.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 25,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,467.74/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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