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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 293.62 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 293.62 and 86.15 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 293.62 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/293.62 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 293.62 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 25,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,294.39/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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