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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 293.38 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 293.38 and 114.42 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 293.38 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/293.38 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 293.38 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 33,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568.54/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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