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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 293.31 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 293.31 and 114.45 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 293.31 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/293.31 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 293.31 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 33,569.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,569.33/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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