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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 295.30 and 58.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 295.30 and 58.07 is: 87.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 295.30 = 58.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/295.30 = 58.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 295.30 × 58.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 17,147.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,147.22/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.08

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