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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 293.04 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 293.04 and 131.44 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 293.04 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/293.04 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 293.04 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 38,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,517.18/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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