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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 292.63 and 97.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 292.63 and 97.63 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 292.63 = 97.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/292.63 = 97.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 292.63 × 97.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 28,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,569.47/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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