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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 293.76 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 293.76 and 58.86 is: 88.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 293.76 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/293.76 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 293.76 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 17,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,290.71/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.30

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