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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.20, 292.80 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.20, 292.80 and 131.12 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.20 : 292.80 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.20/292.80 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.20x = 292.80 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.20x = 38,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,391.94/195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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