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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 293.17 and 108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 293.17 and 108.89 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 293.17 = 108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/293.17 = 108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 293.17 × 108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 31,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,924.79/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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