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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 293.06 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 293.06 and 92.60 is: 138.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 293.06 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/293.06 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 293.06 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 27,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135.43/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.84

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