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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 291.36 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 291.36 and 194.74 is: 290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 291.36 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/291.36 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 291.36 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 56,739.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,739.45/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.16

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