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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 292.95 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 292.95 and 134.49 is: 201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 292.95 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/292.95 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 292.95 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 39,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,398.85/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.43

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