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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 293.22 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 293.22 and 131.16 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 293.22 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/293.22 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 293.22 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 38,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,458.74/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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