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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 292.89 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 292.89 and 114.18 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 292.89 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/292.89 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 292.89 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 33,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,442.18/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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