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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 293.13 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 293.13 and 130.50 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 293.13 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/293.13 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 293.13 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 38,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,253.47/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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