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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 293.18 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 293.18 and 141.59 is: 212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 293.18 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/293.18 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 293.18 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 41,509.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,509.18/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.15

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