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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 293.46 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 293.46 and 58.68 is: 88.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 293.46 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/293.46 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 293.46 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 17,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220.23/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.01

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