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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 292.95 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 292.95 and 114.36 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 292.95 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/292.95 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 292.95 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 33,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,501.76/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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