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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 292.80 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 292.80 and 126.82 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 292.80 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/292.80 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 292.80 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 37,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,132.90/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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