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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 293.26 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 293.26 and 137.82 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 293.26 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/293.26 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 293.26 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 40,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,417.09/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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