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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.65, 293.09 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.65, 293.09 and 113.15 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.65 : 293.09 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.65/293.09 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.65x = 293.09 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.65x = 33,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,162.20/195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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