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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 292.50 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 292.50 and 126.87 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 292.50 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/292.50 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 292.50 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 37,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,109.48/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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