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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 293.34 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 293.34 and 114.50 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 293.34 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/293.34 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 293.34 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 33,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,587.43/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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