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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 293.16 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 293.16 and 126.80 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 293.16 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/293.16 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 293.16 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 37,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,171.22/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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