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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.20, 293.28 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.20, 293.28 and 114.08 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.20 : 293.28 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.20/293.28 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.20x = 293.28 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.20x = 33,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,457.38/195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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