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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 292.50 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 292.50 and 130.22 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 292.50 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/292.50 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 292.50 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 38,087.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,087.89/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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