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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 293.01 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 293.01 and 126.49 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 293.01 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/293.01 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 293.01 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 37,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,062.83/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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