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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 293.17 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 293.17 and 92.75 is: 139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 293.17 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/293.17 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 293.17 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 27,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,189.99/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.03

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