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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 292.68 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 292.68 and 189.46 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 292.68 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/292.68 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 292.68 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 55,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,451.15/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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