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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 292.90 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 292.90 and 114.20 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 292.90 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/292.90 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 292.90 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 33,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,449.18/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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