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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 293.72 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 293.72 and 109.28 is: 163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 293.72 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/293.72 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 293.72 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 32,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,097.72/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.85

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