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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 293.01 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 293.01 and 141.62 is: 212.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 293.01 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/293.01 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 293.01 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 41,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,496.08/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.00

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