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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 292.28 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 292.28 and 188.55 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 292.28 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/292.28 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 292.28 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 55,110.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,110.86/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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