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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 292.97 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 292.97 and 165.12 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 292.97 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/292.97 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 292.97 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 48,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375.21/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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