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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.46, 292.65 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.46, 292.65 and 141.46 is: 211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.46 : 292.65 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.46/292.65 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.46x = 292.65 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.46x = 41,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,398.27/195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.80

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