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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 293.56 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 293.56 and 113.50 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 293.56 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/293.56 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 293.56 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 33,319.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319.14/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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