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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 293.66 and 113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 293.66 and 113.53 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 293.66 = 113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/293.66 = 113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 293.66 × 113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 33,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,339.22/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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