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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.97, 293.72 and 109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.97, 293.72 and 109.30 is: 163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.97 : 293.72 = 109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.97/293.72 = 109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.97x = 293.72 × 109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.97x = 32,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101.58/195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.81

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