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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 292.44 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 292.44 and 137.61 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 292.44 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/292.44 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 292.44 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 40,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243.18/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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