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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 292 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 292 and 130.20 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 292 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/292 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 292 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 38,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,018.40/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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