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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.23 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.23 and 187.68 is: 280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.23 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.23 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.23 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 54,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,845.73/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.91

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