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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 293.57 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 293.57 and 113.47 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 293.57 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/293.57 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 293.57 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 33,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,311.39/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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