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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.46, 292.74 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.46, 292.74 and 92.49 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.46 : 292.74 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.46/292.74 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.46x = 292.74 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.46x = 27,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075.98/195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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