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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 293.52 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 293.52 and 58.74 is: 88.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 293.52 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/293.52 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 293.52 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 17,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,242.14/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.11

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