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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 292.78 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 292.78 and 141.15 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 292.78 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/292.78 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 292.78 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 41,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,325.90/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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