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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.65, 293.52 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.65, 293.52 and 184.78 is: 277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.65 : 293.52 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.65/293.52 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.65x = 293.52 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.65x = 54,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,237.69/195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.22

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