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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.41, 293.18 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.41, 293.18 and 191.31 is: 287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.41 : 293.18 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.41/293.18 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.41x = 293.18 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.41x = 56,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,087.31/195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.03

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