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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.41, 292.55 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.41, 292.55 and 126.74 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.41 : 292.55 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.41/292.55 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.41x = 292.55 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.41x = 37,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,077.88/195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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