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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 291.09 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 291.09 and 183.88 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 291.09 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/291.09 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 291.09 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 53,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,525.63/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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