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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 293.36 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 293.36 and 130.68 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 293.36 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/293.36 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 293.36 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 38,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,335.63/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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