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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 293.03 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 293.03 and 85.64 is: 128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 293.03 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/293.03 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 293.03 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 25,095.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095.09/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.48

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