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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.46, 293.94 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.46, 293.94 and 188.17 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.46 : 293.94 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.46/293.94 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.46x = 293.94 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.46x = 55,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,309.95/195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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