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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 293.71 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 293.71 and 114.74 is: 172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 293.71 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/293.71 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 293.71 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 33,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,700.29/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.05

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