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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 292.95 and 165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 292.95 and 165.13 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 292.95 = 165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/292.95 = 165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 292.95 × 165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 48,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,374.83/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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