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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.71, 293.36 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.71, 293.36 and 92.91 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.71 : 293.36 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.71/293.36 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.71x = 293.36 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.71x = 27,256.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256.31/195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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