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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 292.85 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 292.85 and 187.95 is: 281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 292.85 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/292.85 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 292.85 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 55,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,042.02/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.62

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