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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 292.73 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 292.73 and 108.65 is: 162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 292.73 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/292.73 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 292.73 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 31,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,805.30/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.87

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