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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.29 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.29 and 187.59 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.29 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.29 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.29 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 54,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,830.68/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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