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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 291.07 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 291.07 and 192.82 is: 287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 291.07 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/291.07 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 291.07 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 56,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,124.45/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.51

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