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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 293.40 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 293.40 and 113.50 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 293.40 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/293.40 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 293.40 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 33,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300.90/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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