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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 292.80 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 292.80 and 114.06 is: 170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 292.80 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/292.80 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 292.80 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 33,396.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,396.77/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.90

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