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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 293.31 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 293.31 and 187.74 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 293.31 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/293.31 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 293.31 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 55,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,066.02/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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