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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.77, 293.68 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.77, 293.68 and 109.15 is: 163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.77 : 293.68 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.77/293.68 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.77x = 293.68 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.77x = 32,053.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053.96/195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.74

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