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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.29 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 292.29 and 113.79 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 292.29 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/292.29 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 292.29 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 33,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,259.68/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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