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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.58, 293 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.58, 293 and 114.18 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.58 : 293 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.58/293 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.58x = 293 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.58x = 33,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,454.74/195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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