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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 292.78 and 92.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 292.78 and 92.65 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 292.78 = 92.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/292.78 = 92.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 292.78 × 92.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 27,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,126.07/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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