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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 292.92 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 292.92 and 92.71 is: 138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 292.92 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/292.92 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 292.92 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 27,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,157.33/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.99

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