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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.58, 293.77 and 165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.58, 293.77 and 165.20 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.58 : 293.77 = 165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.58/293.77 = 165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.58x = 293.77 × 165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.58x = 48,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,530.80/195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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