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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 293.17 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 293.17 and 108.62 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 293.17 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/293.17 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 293.17 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 31,844.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,844.13/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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