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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.57, 292.83 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.57, 292.83 and 134.40 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.57 : 292.83 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.57/292.83 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.57x = 292.83 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.57x = 39,356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,356.35/195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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