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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 293.36 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 293.36 and 187.04 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 293.36 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/293.36 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 293.36 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 54,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,870.05/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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