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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.50, 292.62 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.50, 292.62 and 126.48 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.50 : 292.62 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.50/292.62 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.50x = 292.62 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.50x = 37,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,010.58/195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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