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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.08, 294.34 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.08, 294.34 and 193.46 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.08 : 294.34 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.08/294.34 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.08x = 294.34 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.08x = 56,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,942.05/195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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