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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 293.63 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 293.63 and 87.49 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 293.63 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/293.63 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 293.63 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 25,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,689.69/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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