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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 292.49 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 292.49 and 126.77 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 292.49 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/292.49 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 292.49 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 37,076.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,076.86/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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