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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.71, 293.66 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.71, 293.66 and 114.50 is: 171.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.71 : 293.66 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.71/293.66 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.71x = 293.66 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.71x = 33,622.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,622.03/195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.80

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