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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 293.56 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 293.56 and 191.56 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 293.56 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/293.56 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 293.56 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 56,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234.35/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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