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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 293.02 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 293.02 and 134.49 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 293.02 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/293.02 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 293.02 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 39,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,407.64/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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