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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 293.86 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 293.86 and 130.86 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 293.86 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/293.86 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 293.86 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 38,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,454.52/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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