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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 293.13 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 293.13 and 141.48 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 293.13 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/293.13 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 293.13 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 41,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,472.03/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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