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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.49, 293.60 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.49, 293.60 and 131.41 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.49 : 293.60 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.49/293.60 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.49x = 293.60 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.49x = 38,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,581.98/195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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