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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 293.15 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 293.15 and 114.38 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 293.15 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/293.15 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 293.15 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 33,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,528.46/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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