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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.58, 292.72 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.58, 292.72 and 130.42 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.58 : 292.72 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.58/292.72 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.58x = 292.72 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.58x = 38,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,176.34/195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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