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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.50, 291.66 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.50, 291.66 and 194.13 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.50 : 291.66 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.50/291.66 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.50x = 291.66 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.50x = 56,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,619.96/195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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