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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 292.95 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 292.95 and 114.21 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 292.95 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/292.95 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 292.95 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 33,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,457.82/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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