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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.53, 293.37 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.53, 293.37 and 92.84 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.53 : 293.37 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.53/293.37 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.53x = 293.37 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.53x = 27,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,235.00/195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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