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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 293.04 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 293.04 and 135.02 is: 202.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 293.04 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/293.04 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 293.04 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 39,566.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,566.26/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.07

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