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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 293.47 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 293.47 and 114.56 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 293.47 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/293.47 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 293.47 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 33,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,618.17/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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