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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 293.21 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 293.21 and 127.05 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 293.21 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/293.21 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 293.21 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 37,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,252.33/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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