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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 291.15 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 291.15 and 190.10 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 291.15 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/291.15 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 291.15 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 55,347.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347.63/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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