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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.57, 292.44 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.57, 292.44 and 141.30 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.57 : 292.44 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.57/292.44 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.57x = 292.44 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.57x = 41,321.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,321.77/195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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