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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.20, 292.80 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.20, 292.80 and 137.60 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.20 : 292.80 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.20/292.80 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.20x = 292.80 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.20x = 40,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,289.28/195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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