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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 293 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 293 and 81.24 is: 121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 293 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/293 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 293 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 23,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803.32/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.92

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