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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 293.64 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 293.64 and 131.68 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 293.64 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/293.64 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 293.64 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 38,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,666.52/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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