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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.26, 292.91 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.26, 292.91 and 184.32 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.26 : 292.91 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.26/292.91 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.26x = 292.91 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.26x = 53,988.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,988.25/195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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