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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 292.92 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 292.92 and 130.48 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 292.92 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/292.92 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 292.92 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 38,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,220.20/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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