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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 293.10 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 293.10 and 195.40 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 293.10 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/293.10 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 293.10 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 57,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,271.74/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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