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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 293.14 and 121.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 293.14 and 121.81 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 293.14 = 121.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/293.14 = 121.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 293.14 × 121.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 35,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,707.38/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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