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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 293.63 and 92.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 293.63 and 92.98 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 293.63 = 92.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/293.63 = 92.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 293.63 × 92.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 27,300.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,300.52/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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