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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.20, 292.39 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.20, 292.39 and 129.93 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.20 : 292.39 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.20/292.39 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.20x = 292.39 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.20x = 37,990.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,990.23/195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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