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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 293.70 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 293.70 and 141.44 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 293.70 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/293.70 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 293.70 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 41,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,540.93/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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