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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 292.48 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 292.48 and 126.77 is: 189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 292.48 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/292.48 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 292.48 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 37,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,075.91/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.75

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