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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.47 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 292.47 and 113.58 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 292.47 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/292.47 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 292.47 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 33,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,218.74/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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