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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 293.93 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 293.93 and 163.54 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 293.93 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/293.93 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 293.93 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 48,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,067.82/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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