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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.23 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.23 and 187.50 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.23 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.23 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.23 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 54,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,793.13/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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