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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 293.73 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 293.73 and 134.87 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 293.73 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/293.73 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 293.73 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 39,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,613.39/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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