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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 293.12 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 293.12 and 130.47 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 293.12 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/293.12 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 293.12 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 38,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,243.37/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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