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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 292.92 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 292.92 and 131.28 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 292.92 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/292.92 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 292.92 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 38,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,454.54/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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