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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.19, 292.37 and 162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.19, 292.37 and 162.61 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.19 : 292.37 = 162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.19/292.37 = 162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.19x = 292.37 × 162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.19x = 47,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,542.29/195.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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