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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.09, 293.31 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.09, 293.31 and 189.96 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.09 : 293.31 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.09/293.31 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.09x = 293.31 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.09x = 55,717.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,717.17/195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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