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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 293.18 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 293.18 and 114.04 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 293.18 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/293.18 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 293.18 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 33,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,434.68/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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