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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.50, 292.77 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.50, 292.77 and 188.52 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.50 : 292.77 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.50/292.77 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.50x = 292.77 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.50x = 55,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,193.00/195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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