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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 293.72 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 293.72 and 67.52 is: 101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 293.72 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/293.72 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 293.72 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 19,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,831.97/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.29

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