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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 292.62 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 292.62 and 137.50 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 292.62 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/292.62 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 292.62 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 40,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235.25/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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