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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.19, 292.44 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.19, 292.44 and 113.86 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.19 : 292.44 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.19/292.44 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.19x = 292.44 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.19x = 33,297.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297.22/195.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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