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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 293.35 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 293.35 and 183.52 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 293.35 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/293.35 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 293.35 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 53,835.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,835.59/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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