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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 292.91 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 292.91 and 79.65 is: 119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 292.91 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/292.91 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 292.91 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 23,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,329.88/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.46

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