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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.50 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 292.50 and 138.36 is: 207.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 292.50 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/292.50 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 292.50 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 40,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,470.30/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.54

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