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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.29, 293.10 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.29, 293.10 and 137.55 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.29 : 293.10 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.29/293.10 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.29x = 293.10 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.29x = 40,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,315.91/195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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