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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 292.98 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 292.98 and 137.48 is: 206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 292.98 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/292.98 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 292.98 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 40,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,278.89/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.14

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