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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.31, 292.96 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.31, 292.96 and 114.11 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.31 : 292.96 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.31/292.96 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.31x = 292.96 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.31x = 33,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,428.20/195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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