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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.31, 292.97 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.31, 292.97 and 165.07 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.31 : 292.97 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.31/292.97 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.31x = 292.97 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.31x = 48,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,360.56/195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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