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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 293.41 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 293.41 and 169.88 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 293.41 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/293.41 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 293.41 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 49,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,844.92/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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