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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.46, 293.49 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.46, 293.49 and 186.80 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.46 : 293.49 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.46/293.49 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.46x = 293.49 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.46x = 54,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,824.67/195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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