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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 292.55 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 292.55 and 154.75 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 292.55 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/292.55 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 292.55 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 45,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272.11/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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