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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 292.56 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 292.56 and 134.20 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 292.56 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/292.56 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 292.56 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 39,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261.55/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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