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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 293.09 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 293.09 and 186.50 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 293.09 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/293.09 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 293.09 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 54,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,661.09/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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