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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 293.34 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 293.34 and 189.79 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 293.34 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/293.34 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 293.34 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 55,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,673.00/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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