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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 293.44 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 293.44 and 130.65 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 293.44 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/293.44 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 293.44 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 38,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337.94/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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