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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.38, 292.92 and 137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.38, 292.92 and 137.47 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.38 : 292.92 = 137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.38/292.92 = 137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.38x = 292.92 × 137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.38x = 40,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,266.25/195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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