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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 292.70 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 292.70 and 193.51 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 292.70 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/292.70 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 292.70 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 56,639.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,639.41/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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