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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 292.98 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 292.98 and 131.40 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 292.98 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/292.98 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 292.98 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 38,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,497.57/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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