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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 293.21 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 293.21 and 92.74 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 293.21 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/293.21 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 293.21 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 27,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,191.10/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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