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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 293.09 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 293.09 and 130.81 is: 196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 293.09 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/293.09 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 293.09 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 38,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,339.10/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.22

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