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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.77, 293.72 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.77, 293.72 and 114.77 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.77 : 293.72 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.77/293.72 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.77x = 293.72 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.77x = 33,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,709.67/195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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