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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.71, 293.63 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.71, 293.63 and 87.44 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.71 : 293.63 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.71/293.63 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.71x = 293.63 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.71x = 25,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673.10/195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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