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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.34, 292.95 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.34, 292.95 and 58.35 is: 87.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.34 : 292.95 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.34/292.95 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.34x = 292.95 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.34x = 17,093.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093.63/195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.51

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