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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 293.27 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 293.27 and 79.97 is: 120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 293.27 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/293.27 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 293.27 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 23,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,453.14/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.00

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