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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 292.58 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 292.58 and 117.01 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 292.58 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/292.58 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 292.58 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 34,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232.74/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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