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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 293.85 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 293.85 and 114.68 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 293.85 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/293.85 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 293.85 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 33,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,698.72/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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