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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 293.36 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 293.36 and 114.44 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 293.36 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/293.36 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 293.36 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 33,572.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,572.12/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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