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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.41, 293.12 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.41, 293.12 and 58.44 is: 87.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.41 : 293.12 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.41/293.12 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.41x = 293.12 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.41x = 17,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129.93/195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.66

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