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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 293.10 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 293.10 and 130.59 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 293.10 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/293.10 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 293.10 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 38,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,275.93/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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