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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.40 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 292.40 and 108.34 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 292.40 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/292.40 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 292.40 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 31,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,678.62/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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