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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 293.36 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 293.36 and 131.25 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 293.36 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/293.36 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 293.36 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 38,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,502.84/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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