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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 292.23 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 292.23 and 175.39 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 292.23 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/292.23 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 292.23 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 51,253.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,253.49/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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