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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.49, 293.33 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.49, 293.33 and 141.82 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.49 : 293.33 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.49/293.33 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.49x = 293.33 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.49x = 41,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,600.44/195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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