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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.71, 293.53 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.71, 293.53 and 58.74 is: 88.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.71 : 293.53 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.71/293.53 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.71x = 293.53 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.71x = 17,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,242.36/195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.10

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