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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 292.44 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 292.44 and 130.40 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 292.44 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/292.44 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 292.44 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 38,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,132.71/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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