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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 293.26 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 293.26 and 126.88 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 293.26 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/293.26 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 293.26 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 37,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,208.83/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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