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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 292.96 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 292.96 and 130.32 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 292.96 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/292.96 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 292.96 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 38,178.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,178.55/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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