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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 292.52 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 292.52 and 131.04 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 292.52 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/292.52 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 292.52 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 38,331.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,331.82/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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