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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 292.84 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 292.84 and 114.06 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 292.84 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/292.84 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 292.84 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 33,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,401.33/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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