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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.32, 292.95 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.32, 292.95 and 184.61 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.32 : 292.95 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.32/292.95 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.32x = 292.95 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.32x = 54,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,081.50/195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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