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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 293.49 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 293.49 and 114.81 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 293.49 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/293.49 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 293.49 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 33,695.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,695.59/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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