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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.91, 293.87 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.91, 293.87 and 58.94 is: 88.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.91 : 293.87 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.91/293.87 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.91x = 293.87 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.91x = 17,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,320.70/195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.41

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