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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.58, 293.16 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.58, 293.16 and 92.92 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.58 : 293.16 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.58/293.16 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.58x = 293.16 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.58x = 27,240.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,240.43/195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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