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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 293.58 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 293.58 and 110.28 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 293.58 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/293.58 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 293.58 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 32,376.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376.00/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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