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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 293.77 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 293.77 and 93.17 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 293.77 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/293.77 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 293.77 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 27,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368.85/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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