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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.92, 292.97 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.92, 292.97 and 130.14 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.92 : 292.97 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.92/292.97 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.92x = 292.97 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.92x = 38,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127.44/194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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