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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 292.80 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 292.80 and 188.24 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 292.80 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/292.80 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 292.80 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 55,115.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,115.21/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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