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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.17, 292.79 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.17, 292.79 and 97.71 is: 146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.17 : 292.79 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.17/292.79 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.17x = 292.79 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.17x = 28,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,608.02/195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.58

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