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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 293.15 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 293.15 and 165.24 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 293.15 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/293.15 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 293.15 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 48,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,440.52/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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