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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 293.60 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 293.60 and 58.74 is: 88.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 293.60 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/293.60 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 293.60 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 17,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245.77/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.12

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