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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 293.54 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 293.54 and 137.93 is: 207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 293.54 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/293.54 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 293.54 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 40,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,485.81/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.00

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