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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.32, 293.15 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.32, 293.15 and 190.86 is: 286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.32 : 293.15 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.32/293.15 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.32x = 293.15 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.32x = 55,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,951.09/195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.47

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