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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 293.28 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 293.28 and 190.08 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 293.28 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/293.28 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 293.28 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 55,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,746.66/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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