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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 291.04 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 291.04 and 185.58 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 291.04 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/291.04 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 291.04 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 54,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,011.20/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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