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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.58, 292.92 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.58, 292.92 and 114.40 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.58 : 292.92 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.58/292.92 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.58x = 292.92 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.58x = 33,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,510.05/195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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