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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.97, 293.57 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.97, 293.57 and 114.64 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.97 : 293.57 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.97/293.57 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.97x = 293.57 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.97x = 33,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,654.86/195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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