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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 292.15 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 292.15 and 137.44 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 292.15 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/292.15 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 292.15 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 40,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,153.10/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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