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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 293.78 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 293.78 and 86.21 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 293.78 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/293.78 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 293.78 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 25,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325.82/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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